The Catholic Archbishop of Juba advised people of Juba town and South Sudan not to panic, be calm at this difficult moment.
Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro called on priests, religious leaders and missionaries scattered among people of God to pray and think of their three fellow priests displaced at Mangalla islands, Bakhita Radio reported.
He called on every Christians to pray for one another to realize peace in the country.
Archbishop Lukudu urged the divided political leaders to use Christmas opportunity to sort out their differences in the party as soon as possible.
He called on priests, religious leaders and missionaries to commit to their vocation.
The Metropolitan Bishop of South Sudan made the remarks while giving Christmas message on Monday in Juba.